Maybe they figure they don't need a synthetic stock on a Hawkeye since they have the American.
Bingo!
They (Ruger) may feel that way, but after handling and shooting a RAR last weekend; I believe there is a big difference between the two. I much prefer the all weather Hawkeye over the cheap RAR. However, there seems to be a big demand for cheap azzed plastic rifles these days.. To each their own..
Yup.
The RARs seem to be good shooters, but nobody's gonna be fighting over them when Dad shuffles off this Mortal Coil.
If you can tolerate the slightly heavier barrel and the cartridge choices meet your needs, I heartily recommend the Hawkeye Predator. Great trigger. The stock, by feel anyway, isn't any heavier than the All Weather synthetic one.
